Goldman Sachs
May 22, 2026
Global Reflections
Weekly UpdateEquitiesRates Govt BondsCommoditiesHealth CareFinancials
The report analyzes a recent drawdown in high-momentum AI stocks, suggesting a rotation into Consumer, Healthcare, and ex-US Financials.
Key Takeaways
- 1.The recent momentum sell-off indicates an investor pivot away from the 'AI complex' toward laggard sectors like Consumer and Healthcare.
- 2.Healthcare is positioned as an 'AI-Uncorrelated Compounder' that benefits from AI adoption while providing a hedge against AI-specific volatility.
- 3.Higher-for-longer interest rates create downside for 'Low-Quality' stocks (non-profitable tech, HY sensitive) and favor Ex-US Financials, particularly in Europe and Japan.
Table of Contents
- Low Momo/Dual Binaries Look Appealing into Potential Inflection
- Which Equities Will Higher Rates Break?
- Healthcare is an AI-Uncorrelated Compounder
- Ex-US Financials are an Attractive Diversifier
- There is Value in Owning AI Abroad
- Is Defense Making a Comeback?
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Authors
Louis MillerNatasha Tiwana
Securities
SPXGLDGSXULMOMGSXEHNII
Themes
AI Trade RotationPost-War NormalizationHigher for Longer Interest Rates
Regions
EuropeAsia PacificUnited StatesGreeceJapan
